It seems nowhere is safe from the Pokémon GO craze sweeping the nation, with even the popular streaming service Pandora noticing an appreciable leap in searches for music relating the popular game. _________________________ Guest Post by Liv Buli on Next Big Sound LONDON, ENGLAND — JULY 15: A player’s phone is decorated…
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An End To 4 Minute Music Videos: How Record Labels And Artists Can Fix Their YouTube Woes
As the artists vs. YouTube battle rages on, Mark Mulligan suggests that the real underlying issue is that the four minute music video, while it worked well for MTV, is no longer suited to a modern YouTube, and that artists need to begin creating lengthier videos, both to maintain user…
Slipknot’s Corey Taylor Slaps Phone From Fan’s Hand At Concert [VIDEO]
Fans engrossed in using their smartphones to share a show present a dilemma for musicians. They want fans to spread the word, but expect them to experience the performance and not distract those around them. Artists from Adelle to the Lumineers and now Slipknot have found their own solutions. _________________________________________________…
Crowdmix Goes Belly Up – Music Social Network Raised $20 Million But Never Left Beta [Mark Mulligan]
Much ballyhooed music social network Crowdmix has entered Administration, the UK version of bankruptcy. The unlaunched startup claimed that it would revolutionize music marketing, but industry consultant Mark Mulligan says Crowdmix was likely always doomed to failure and looks at why. ________________________________________ By Mark Mulligan of MiDIA Crowdmix was one…
Roundup Of All Major Instagram Changes
It’s been a busy year for Instagram. In addition to a complete overhaul of the app’s layout in an effort to achieve a more minimalist look and an algorithm based feed, the company is also set to release a series of new marketing and promotion tools. _______________________________ Guest Post by…
Why Trent Reznor Is Wrong About Apple Music
In this piece, Tom Vek takes on Apple product executive Trent Reznor following his comments regarding the future of music consumption, and expresses his feelings that the Nine Inch Nails frontman is pursuing the wrong avenues of development. ______________________________________ Guest Post by musician and technologist Tom Vek In a recent…
App Developers Alliance Sides With Spotify In Apple Dispute
Now that Spotify has drawn a line in the sand over Apple’s app store rejection, supporters of both sides are starting to comment. Unsurprisingly, so far most, at least in tech, are lining up behind rebel Spotify. ___________________________________________ A statement from the Application Developers Alliance President and CEO Jake Ward…
Spotify Says Apple Rejected App Upgrade "As A Weapon" Because It Competes With Apple Music
The battle between Spotify and Apple got much nastier this week, with the music streamer’s top lawyer delivering Cupertino a message that they will no longer stand by as Apple uses the App Store approval process as a weapon. ______________________________________ Spotify is claiming that Apple rejected a new version of…
Quick Guide To Live Streaming For Musicians
Live streaming has taken to the world of social media by storm of late, making it an important tool for artists with any kind of a online presence. Here we look at why it’s valuable, what artists can use a live streaming for, and what applications they can use to…
Is Narcissism Ruining the Live Experience?
Alicia Keys recently joined the likes of Dave Chappelle, Chris Rock, Guns N’ Roses and many more who want you off your phone at their events by turning to Silicon Valley startup Yondr – a company dedicated to creating "phone-free spaces" at concerts, events and other places. They’re not alone,…